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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.40, 12,266.28 and 2,334.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.40, 12,266.28 and 2,334.45 is: 3,501.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.40 : 12,266.28 = 2,334.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.40/12,266.28 = 2,334.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.40x = 12,266.28 × 2,334.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.40x = 28,635,017.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,635,017.35/8,177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.73

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